EidTale (An Abrams Trail Tale): An Eid al-Fitr Adventure

(Board book)

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The Abrams Trail Tale series takes readers on unforgettable holiday-themed adventures. This new tale, written and illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel, follows a brother and sister as they make their way through their neighborhood delivering gifts to uncles sipping cha'i, favorite neighbors, and friends before they meet up with their family for prayer and a big, celebratory dinner. Young readers will delight in the clever die-cut surprises throughout and the dramatic quadruple gatefold at the end that reveals a special, festive Eid celebration.
Other books in the series include Merrytale, Spookytale, and LunarTale.

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***STARRED REVIEW***
"[P]ages unfold to show the festivities and joy surrounding this special Muslim holiday. The community brims with love and connection. Highly recommended"

Author Bio

Aaliya Jaleel is a Sri Lankan American illustrator who loves illustrating bold, bright color palettes and memorable characters. She greatly enjoys working on fun patterns and textile designs that are heavily inspired by classical South Asian and Islamic art. Her books include This Is Why We Pray, Ali and the Moon, and Hannah and the Ramadan Gift. Aaliya is also a designer for animation. She resides in Dallas, Texas, with her husband and sweet cat, Sterling.